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Acrylic Painting

Acrylic paint is a very recent discovery in the art world when compared to oil paints and watercolors. Its versatile nature, vibrancy, and stability has meant it has taken the art world by storm!  Give it a try. 
Classes are taught by our talented, professional artist members in our beautiful historic downtown building.  If you’ve ever thought about taking up acrylics, or improving your current skill level, these classes are for you!  To join a class, please reach out to one of the instructors below.  You don’t need to be an NBAL Member to take classes - anyone over 18 is welcome!​

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Instructor:  Frances Fontaine
Date and Time:
 Wed. afternoon from 1:00-4:00 pm. Classes start August 21, 2024.
Cost:  $174 for six classes
Location:  
Memorial Room,
Oil & Acrylic Painting Lessons - Beginner to Advanced
We will review important painting basics like value, color mixing, design, etc. Frances will teach a lesson or do a demo each week. Composition, color study, expressing yourself with bold, juicy brushwork will be included! Loosey-goosey is how we roll! These classes are fun with a serious approach to learning all things painting.  Please contact Frances to register.
Contact Info:
Frances Fontaine
[email protected]
318-773-7732

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Instructor: Gaye Sekula 
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Date & Time: First Tuesdays, 9 am to noon.  Class limited to 8 students
Cost: $50 per session, plus $5 /student studio fee
​Location: Bower Classroom
A class for intermediate to advanced students who work in oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor and are ready to put in the work necessary to take their art to the next level. Assignments will be given to be worked on between sessions and students will be asked to share their results.  Students will receive guidance for their specific journey and help setting and reaching their personal goals. *Must have a good working knowledge of their chosen medium.
Contact Info:
[email protected]
https://www.sekulastudio.com

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Instructor: Eilen Thedford
Time:  Monday, 10:00 am- 12:00; Room: Bower
Cost: $185 for six lessons + $30 for studio fees. Fees cannot be prorated.

Beginners through intermediate - Bring your joys, concerns, impossible color problems and together, we will find answers.  Improve compositional skills, paint techniques; see how light and contrast will make your painting pop!  This is about what YOU want to do and have FUN!   
Contact Info:  Via text at (817) 368-4637.
Learn more at paintingsbyeilen.com

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  • Home
  • Workshops
    • Sep 12-14 2025 Len Davis
    • Sep 27, 2025 Leah McKnight
    • Oct 3-5, 2025 Teresa Saia
    • Nov 4-6, 2025 Elizabeth St. Hilaire.
    • Nov 7-9, 2025 Elizabeth St. Hilaire
    • Nov 14-16, 2025 Melinda Cootsona
    • Jan 9-11, 2026 Michelle Belto
    • Feb 6-8, 2026 Elizabeth St. Hilaire.
    • Mar 27-29, 2026 Joan Fullerton
    • Apr 10-12, 2026 Sue Conner
    • May 1-3, 2026 Paul Jackson
  • Special Shows
    • Artist of the Year 2024
    • Anything Goes 2025
    • Home Brewed Fantasy 2025
    • Lasting Impressions 2025
    • Art in Bloom 2025
    • Make A Splash 2025
    • Texas Contemporary 2025
    • A Song in Your Art 2025
    • The Art of Photography 2025
    • Jenkins 2D 2025
    • Two Rivers Plein Air 2025 >
      • TRPA Sponsors 2024
    • 60th ARToberfest Show 2025
    • Come and Gift It 2025
  • Classes
    • Acrylic Painting
    • Drawing-Based Media
    • Oil Painting
    • Photography >
      • Essentials of Photography
      • Photo Editing (Lightroom)
      • The Mentor Series
    • Sculpture
    • Water-Based-Media
  • Members
    • General Membership
    • Displaying Membership
    • Member Resources
  • About
    • 2023 Artist of the Year
    • All NBAL Artists of the Year
    • Archive of Art